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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 15, 2017
St. Michael springs into season's trends at fashion fundraiser

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild gathered March 15 at Michaels On East.

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Jen-Ahearnn Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are advancing to a runoff after Tuesday’s City Commission election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2017
Ahearn-Koch, Brody, Hyde advance to Sarasota commission runoff

Two at-large City Commission seats remain up for grabs, as voters sent three candidates with distinct platforms to a runoff in May.

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Patrick Gannon welcomes supporters to his watch party at Clasico Cafe Bar in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2017
City Commission candidates react to election results

As the results came in Tuesday, candidates gathered with supporters at various locations around the city.

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  • March 14, 2017
MAP: Ahearn-Koch, Brody and Hyde head to runoff for commission seats

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde move on to a May 9 runoff election for two at-large seats on the Sarasota City Commission, after Tuesday’s election.

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Downtown Sarasota residents Vicki Hadley and Nina Belott voted out of concern about downtown losing its vibrancy and attractiveness.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 14, 2017
Sarasota voters weigh wide candidate field

As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, roughly 15% of eligible voters have cast ballots in the Sarasota City Commission election.

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The Tampa Bay office of the National Weather Service posted this map of the area that could be impacted by the storm on Twitter.
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  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2017
Tornado warning issued for Sarasota County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for northwestern Sarasota County through 9 p.m. today.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
Fruitville Grove celebrates 30th anniversary with Berry Festival

Fruitville Grove put a sweet twist on its traditional pumpkin festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
Sarasota HOGs ride for the dogs

The Sarasota Harley Owners Group sponsored its 18th annual Poker Run to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
St. Barbara travels back in time with fashion show fundraiser

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosted Women & Fashion Thru the Decades March 12 at Michaels On East.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
St. Boniface rises against hunger

Church members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church to assemble 15,000 meals for those suffering from food insecurity.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2017
Prohibition Party benefits A Life Story Foundation

Roaring '20s-themed fundraiser raises funds for ALS research.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 10, 2017
Ringling opens Basch Visual Arts Center

In what is becoming a recurring ritual on the Ringling campus, the college cut the ribbon on its newest facility.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 9, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Dr. Seuss

Students channeled their inner red fish (and blue fish) for Temple Emanu-El's Early Learning Center's celebration of Dr. Seuss.

  • Sarasota
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This Bay Isle home sold for $2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2017
Bay Island home sells for $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24

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